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KMID : 0383820080640020144
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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2008 Volume.64 No. 2 p.144 ~ p.148
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A Case of Tracheomegaly and Recurrent Pneumomediastinum Combined with Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Jeon Seong-Ran
Uh Soo-Taek
Kim Ki-Up
Lee Young-Mok
Kim Yang-Ki
Jung Eun-Jung
Kim Ji-Yon
Park Eui-Ju
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Abstract
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Tracheomegaly is a distinctive condition that presents with marked dilation of the trachea. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is the result of alveolar rupture with dissection of the airway along the bronchus and into the mediastinum. Tracheomegaly and recurrent spontaneous pneumomediastinum are rare complications of pulmonary fibrosis when combined with rheumatoid arthritis. We present a case of tracheomegaly and recurrent spontaneous pneumomediastinum that was precipitated by repeated respiratory infection and chronic cough in a patient with pulmonary fibrosis that was associated with rheumatoid arthritis. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2008;64:144-148)
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KEYWORD
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Tracheomegaly, Recurrent pneumomediastinum, Pulmonary fibrosis
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